Maria Louisa Magruder Memory Book, 1896-1898

Access and use

Location of collection:
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
200 Second Street, NE
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (434) 296-1492

Collection context

Summary

Extent:
1 folder
Creator:
Thurman, Maria Louisa Magruder-- 1877-1947
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains the original diary kept by Magruder from Christmas 1896 to April 1898. Magruder discussed family news and events surrounding the Stony Point area of Albemarle County. Included is a transcript of the diary along with notes, a map of the Edgemont property, and family trees.

Biographical / historical:

Maria Louisa Magruder (1877-1947) was the daughter of Henry Minor Magruder and Sarah Gilmer Minor of Edgemont, near Stony Point in Albemarle County, Va.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Sarah Minor Smith, February 1991.
Physical location:
Archive Room File Cabinet
Physical description:
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